| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $172.33 | 9.791% | $189.2028 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.31 | 13.713% | $48.112 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.41 | 12.311% | $92.5555 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.63 | 12.618% | $176.3936 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.54 | 10.794% | $203.3513 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.32 | 5.737% | $262.5661 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.96 | 6.139% | $106.0965 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.50 | $1,078.2778 | $1,078.28 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.40 | |